Atomizer



Feb. 13, 1934. MUELLER 1,947,353

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L@ ATTORNEY Patented Feb. 13,' 1934 Ni'i'ED SATS T FICE 1 Claim.

This invention relates to an atomizer or sprayer for atomizing or spraying perfume or other liquid.

The invention contemplates a device of the indicated character which may be manipulated to spray or to send out atomized perfume or other liquid, and which will also be of an outward artistic, ornamental and decorative appearance.

One of the objects of the invention is the provision of a device of the indicated character which simulates a vase lled with flowers; the vase consituting the manipulative bulb which causes evacuation of the perfume; and the perfume used having the appropriate or characteristic odor of the natural flowers which are simulated in the device.

Further objects of the invention consist in the improved features of construction and functions of the parts hereinafter fully described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which Figure 1 is a side View of a device embodying the features of the invention;

Figure 2 is a vertical section, portions being broken away;

Figure 3 is a section on the line 3 3 of Figure l.

The invention in the illustrated embodiment, generally stated, consists of a structure simulating an open top container or vase; and a bouquet consisting of artificial flowers and their leaves and stems secured to the structure in such a manner as to appear placed in the vase in the usual manner; and atomizing means to cause a spray or to send out atomized perfume from a nozzle forming a part of said means and arranged in relation to the flowers.

The aforesaid structure includes a base 10 on which the device rests. This base is preferably made of metal, although it may be made of any other rigid material. The base 10 may be of any suitable ornamental design, as shown. Use is made of a bulb 11 of high grade rubber which may be made of a colored composition. The bulb 11 is of tapering formation and has a neck 12 and a rim 13 integral with the neck 12 on the upper end. The solid lower end 14 of the bulb 11 is received in a recess 15 in the upper end of the base 10 and is secured thereto in any suitable manner. In the present instance the lower end 14 is secured to the base l0 by a fastening element 16 in the form of a screwbolt and nut. The head on the bolt and the nut 55 are ornamental in keeping with the ornamentation at the upper end of the base 10. It will now be apparent that the base l0 and bulb 11 mutually combine to simulate an open top container or vase.

The aforesaid atomizing means includes a metal bushing 17 arranged in the neck 12 of the bulb l1. A tubular member 18 has its lower end in threaded engagement with the bushing 17, as at 19. The member 18 has a flange 20, and a suitable gasket 21 is arranged between the 65 flange 2O and the bushing 17 to prevent leakage at this point. Use is made of a liquid tube 22 which extends through the bushing 17 and the tubular member 18, and also extends well down into the bulb 11 and also extends upwardly 70 a suitable distance above the member 18. Use is made of an air tube' 23 which extends in the bushing 17 and the tubular member 18. The lower end of the tube 23 is disposed so as to be in communication with the interior of the bulb 11, or, in other words, in communication with the air space 24 above the liquid or perfume 25 within the bulb 11. A nozzle 26 is fitted to the upper end of the tubes 22 and 23. The nozzle 26 as applied to the upper end of the 80 tubes 22 and 23 is disposed so as to direct the spray of liquid laterally when the bulb 11 is` squeezed. It will be apparent that air will be admitted to the bulb 11 in the space 24 through the passage in the nozzle 26 and the tube 23.'85 When the bulb 11 is squeezed the liquid or perfume 25 will be forced into the tube 22 at the lower end thereof, and at the same time air will be forced from the space 24 through the tube 23. The liquid and air on reaching the nozzle 26 will be brought together therein, and will be discharged through the passage of the nozzle in atomized condition or in the form of a spray.

Artificial iiowers 27 and their leaves and stems 28 are secured so as to appear placed in the sim- 95 ulated vase in the usual manner. This is accomplished by securing the stems 28 by the use of a silk thread 29, or other suitable material, which is wrapped around the stems which are laid against the member 18, as shownV most clearly in Figure 2. The flowers 27 and stems 28 conceal the member 18 and the upper ends of the tubes 22 and 23. The nozzle 26 is arranged in relation to the flowers 27 so that the spray of liquid issuing therefrom will be un 105* obstructed. If desired, the nozzle 26 may be of such form as to simulate a bud.

It is to be understood that perfume may be used having the appropriate characteristic odor of the natural owers which are simulated in the device, these being roses in the present instance.

In order to eiectively retain the bushing 17 in place in the neck. 12 of the bulb ll use is made of an ornamental clasp 39, consisting of two parts which are snapped together by reason of the provision or" suitable fastening means 31. The clasp 3G surrounds the neck l2 and thus eiectveiy retains the bushing 17 in place,

In making tne clasp Si) of tWo parts with the forni of fastening means 31 shown, it is possible to attach the clasp. The assembly consisting of the member 18, tubes 22 and 23 and nozzle 26 may be removed or be detached from the bushing 17 by simply unscrewing the meniber 18 from the bushing 1'7. 1n this Way the bulb ll may be replenished with liquid as the occasions arise. The bushing i7 is of such construction as to be kept from slipping inside of the bulb and has a bead or circular ridge 32` which is received in a groove in the neck 12 to keep the bushing 17 from slipping out of the neck 12.

It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the form of device disclosed but that variations thereof may be resorted to Without departing from the spirit of the invention.

claim:

1n an atoniizer, a structure simulating a container and consisting of a rubber bulb, a rigid part, said bulb having a solid end portion disposed n a recess in said rigid part, and means securing said rigid part to said end portion, said rigid part forming a base for the atomizer, and said bulb being manipulatable to force uid theretrom.

ROBERT MUELLER. 

